Back in January 2007, the tech world flipped when Steve Jobs, Apple’s legendary CEO, revealed the first-ever iPhone. That moment kicked off a new era of smartphones. Since then, Apple has consistently launched a fresh iPhone every year — and by 2024, they’ve sold over 2.3 billion units since 2009. That’s straight-up domination.

With more than 1.5 billion active users globally, the iPhone isn’t just a phone anymore — it’s a whole ecosystem. This massive success helped Apple secure its crown as the most valuable company on Earth, now worth a mind-blowing $3.416 trillion.

The journey began with the original iPhone, often called the iPhone 2G, which was priced around PKR 11,300 in Pakistan. It introduced the world to multi-touch screens, ditching buttons and keypads for a smooth glass display. That one circular front button? It became iconic — later upgraded with Touch ID starting from the iPhone 5s.